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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1950

414 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 21

Hints for Motorists

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1950 · page 3

It is bad policy to start a car in reverse downhill, or forward in any gear except top, says the N.R.M.A. The least harm is done…

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Telephone Service to Aerodrome

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 July 1950 · page 2

Bland Shire Council has entered into an arrangement with the Postmaster General's Department for the installation of a…

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Council Will Expedite Completion of Aerodrome

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 July 1950 · page 2

Bland Shire Council is making every effort to complete the gravelling of the landing strips at the West Wyalong aerodrome…

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Kikoira Asks Council for Road Works

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 July 1950 · page 2

Kikoira Farmers and Settlers' Association has asked Bland Shire Council for extensive road works…

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Local Government Association of N.s.w. Shires' Association of N.s.w. Government Aid for Storm Damaged Roads Inadequate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 July 1950 · page 2

Local Government Association President (ALd. R. T. C. Storey) and Shires Association President (Cr. J. M. Culdwell) said last…

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A Dare-devil Feat Flew Under Cowra Traffic Bridge Sir Charles Kingford Smith's Performance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 4

BACK in 1922, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, and a Cowra man, Mr. Ken Richards, flew under the Cowra traffic bridge. The story of this feat, which is now almost a legend…

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Road Works Municipal Engineer's Report Further Estimate of Flood Damage Asked For

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 4

A whole host of road works was referred to in the report of the engineer, Mr. T. K. Prendergast, to last Thursday night's…

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Condobolin Aerodrome

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 1

The Municipal Council wrote to Mr E. Wetherell. M.L.A., in connection with the development of the Condobolin Aerodrome. They have since…

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"Duck-Pond Roads" Discussed by Local F.S.A.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 7

The state of the Cemetery Road, from the Drill Hall to the Wyalong Cemetery was described as a quagmire by…

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F.S.A. Objects to Diesel train cuts

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 7

If there is any curtailment in the train services, the steam train which runs to West Wyalong should be…

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No Prospects for Immediate Road Works, Engineer Says

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 2

Owing to continued wet weather it will not be practicable for Bland Shire Council to proceed with many requests received for road construction work…

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N.s.w. Railways Handling More Traffic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 7

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. P. C. Garside) told farmers in Sydney that the railways were handling 40 per…

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Jemalong Shire Yesterday's Meeting of Councillors Many Road Complaints

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 July 1950 · page 7

The fact that Cr. Rout was still flood-bound and Cr. Herbert was away owing to illness again resulted in yesterday's…

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Motor Transport of Stock May Mean Curtailment of T.S.R's

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 July 1950 · page 4

So many stock are now transported by motor lorries that the curtailment of travelling stock reserves is being seriously considered by Pastures Protection…

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Motorists and Income Tax What Expenses are Deductible

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1950 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. advises that all motoring expenses incurred producing assessable income are allowable deductions tor income tax…

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That Crown Camp Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1950 · page 8

There s a straight and narrow pathway reaching up to realms above, Where peace abounds, and…

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Road Operators Wunt Act Amended

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1950 · page 6

Lond distauce road transport operators will ask the State Government to overhaul the Transport (Co-ordination) Act…

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N.r.m.a. Hints to Motorists

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1950 · page 4

The fan belt is correctly adjusted if it call be moved s[?]deways about lin. Test at the point midway between the fan…

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Left Railways for Life on Farm

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1950 · page 8

Regret that Ungarie was losing estimable citizens was the keynote of speeches made at a gathering of 250…

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Federal Aid For Roads?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 July 1950 · page 8

Agreement between the Commonwealth, and States on road development and finance is foreshadowed by the Acting-Prime…

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